How severe is CVE-2020-15712?

CVE-2020-15712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15712?

CVE-2020-15712 affects Rconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15712?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15712 published?

CVE-2020-15712 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15712

CVE-2020-15712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rconfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Rconfig
Published: 2020-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rConfig 3.9.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a crafted request to the ajaxGetFileByPath.php script containing hexadecimal encoded "dot dot" sequences (%2f..%2f) in the path parameter to view arbitrary files on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15712?: rConfig 3.9.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a crafted request to the ajaxGetFileByPath.php script containing hexadecimal encoded "dot dot" sequences (%2f..%2f) in the path parameter to view arbitrary files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-15712?: CVE-2020-15712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15712?: CVE-2020-15712 affects Rconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15712 published?: CVE-2020-15712 was published on 2020-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rconfig:rconfig:3.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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